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Depression knows no boundaries, it can happen to anyone.
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Depression is treatable.
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A depressed teen may look anything but depressed.
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All suicide attempts must be taken seriously.
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19 million Americans suffer with depression.
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Suicide is the third leading cause of death among all
those 15-24 years old.
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Women suffer with depression twice as much
as men.
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Suicide is the 11th ranking cause of death in the U.S.
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More people kill themselves than are killed by others.
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A person tries to end their life every 45 seconds in the
United States.
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Every 18 minutes someone ends their life.
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Depression and heart disease often accompany each other and
each can lead to the other.
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Eight out of ten patients with depressive illness will
improve through treatment.
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More than 60% of all people who die by suicide suffer
from major depression.
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Depression in people 65 and older increases the risk of
stroke and other medical complications.
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Only one in three depressed people get help.
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About 15% of all the population will suffer from depression
at some time during their life.
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There is help and there is hope.
